Provided by Eldib & Co
Originally founded as a firm specialising in maritime law, Eldib & Co has developed substantial expertise in the shipping sector and is confident in its ability to provide the right experience in the right place. The firm is ideally positioned to support shipowners, operators, charterers, cargo owners, marine insurers and other industry stakeholders. With maritime law affecting businesses worldwide — from environmental regulations to accident risks. Eldib & Co works closely with its clients, employing a proactive approach to minimise potential future liabilities.
The firm’s specialised team of lawyers offers assistance in matters involving insurance and reinsurance, international regulatory requirements, the structuring of strategic alliances, litigation, and comprehensive advice on all aspects of maritime law.
Eldib & Co has handled several notable cases, including the Salem Express case in the Red Sea in 1991, the Baltiyskie Zori pollution incident in the Tiran Straits in 1994, the Al Samidoon pollution case in the Suez Canal in 2004, the Pearl of Jebel Ali collision in the Suez Canal in 2005, the Al Salam Boccaccio 98 incident in the Red Sea in 2006, and the Ibn Batouta case in the Red Sea in 2009.
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Noted for its longstanding presence in the port city of Alexandria, Eldib & Co has a strong reputation as a leading player in the shipping space in Egypt. It is well versed in the full gamut of shipping disputes, including cases arising from ship arrests, cargo claims and collisions. The team is equally adept in non-contentious shipping.
Amr Eldib heads the team and is a key contact.
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Amr Eldib
Head of Department
Marwan Eissa
Mohamed Eldib
Provided by Eldib & Co
Charterers
Classification Societies
Container Terminals
Energy companies involved in offshore operations
Freight Forwarders
Governmental bodies involved in shipping and transport
Hull & Machinery (H&M) Insurers
Logistics Companies
Marine Contractors
Marine financiers and lenders
Offshore Service Companies
P&I Clubs
Port Authorities
Salvage Companies
Ship Brokers
Ship Managers & Operators
Shipowners
Shipyards
Stevedoring Companies
Provided by Eldib & Co
Bills of lading
Cargo claims
Charterparties (Bareboat C/P – Time C/P – Voyage V/P)
Contracts of affreightment
Crew claims
Customs dues and fines
FD&D
General average
Hull and Machinary
Letters of indeminty and undertaking
Loss of hire
P&I
Passengers claims
Personal injury
Pollution claims and damage to marine life
Ship building, repair and sale contracts
War risk
Wreck removal